I want to lose 10 lbs and have not ran in years. I want to start jogging. How long should I run for to start?

I just want to lose a couple of pounds and get some sort of stamina back before I start going to a gym and start an exercising regimen. Or maybe someone can add an excersice I can do with some free weights at home.

I want to lose 10 lbs and have not ran in years. I want to start jogging. How long should I run for to start?
Start by walking at a good pace. Then go running for 100 yds then walk 100 yds and alternate for a while. Once you feel fitter start running at a fairly slow pace and see how far you can go. Once you can run a mile up the pace a bit. You may well become addicted to running as it can give you a natural high. The most important thing, particularly in the early stages of a fitness regime is not to overdo it. Yes - you have to push yourself a little sometimes but more people give up excercise because they overstrain themselves. If you have free weights at home do plenty of repetitions with light weights. Good luck!!!!
Reply:start at a slow pace...for a short distance..then gradually increase...!!!
Reply:just go slow is key. you may just want to start going up and down the street once or around the block and then increase from there.

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